Have you seen the recent article on USA Today about Angelina Jolie’s struggle with Bell’s Palsy? The most interesting part is that Angelina “credited acupuncture for a full recovery.” See the Full Article Here>> Bell’s Palsy has been a topic of interest in the acupunture world, because it’s so effective at treating the condition, if done in a timely manner. Bell’s Palsy Blog Posts Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac., has written several blog posts about Bell’s Palsy...
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About a month ago I received word from Dr. Raphael Nogier that he decided to bring a friend and colleague with him to teach at the Auriculotherapy Success seminar in October, Dr. Michel Marignan, a world-renowned expert in posturology. At first I was a little confused. How could anyone possibly help Dr. Nogier give a better seminar than he does on his own? As the son of the founder of auriculotherapy, Dr. Nogier is THE...
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I’ve always thought of myself as pretty great when it came to ear acupuncture. That was until I figured out how much I DID NOT KNOW. It takes a lot more than memorizing a handful of really great point locations to become an amazing auriculotherapist. How I see it, there’s a difference between auriculoTHERAPY and auriculoMEDICINE. In fact, there are some practitioners that use ear acupuncture ALONE as their only treatment to resolve really difficult diseases. Imagine...
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If you look at the title of this post, you’ll see my exact response when I realized that 2017 is now over half over. HALF OVER? The thought gave me a sudden shock. Now don’t get me wrong. I know how a calendar works. But in my mind, 2017 was still new. I have plans, ideas, goals to accomplish this year, and when I realized time was half gone, I really had to stop and...
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As I’ve helped organize Dr. Nogier’s auriculotherapy seminars the last couple of years, the most exciting moment has always been when he finalizes his syllabus and sends me a copy. Because that’s when I finally get to announce the topics that Dr. Nogier will teach—and that I’ll get to learn. But I’ll tell you the truth: I was getting a bit antsy this year. I kept thinking I should have the syllabus by now, but it...
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Did you know there is a difference between auriculoTHERAPY and auriculoMEDICINE? I didn’t really understand this until last year, when I did training with Dr. Nogier. A couple of weeks ago I got an email from an average person who wanted to know if the Auriculotherapy Success Seminar was right for them. Here’s how the conversation went: Hello. I’m not an acupuncturist, but I want to know more about treating ears. I use pressure points...
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I attended my first Nogier seminar in 2013. Frankly, I went because it was HIM—Raphael Nogier—the current world expert in the pioneering technique his father, Dr. Paul Nogier, developed: auriculotherapy. I already knew the basics of auriculotherapy. And I knew a bit about Nogier’s approach. I thought the seminar would mostly be review of familiar information. I was wrong. To be honest, I really wasn’t prepared for the richness and depth of information Dr. Nogier...
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OK, so maybe I’m kind of nerdy. I was 8 years old when I watched Star Wars the first time, and that’s when I decided to build a robot. Out of a trash can. Powered by a car battery. Just like R2-D2, right? Don’t judge. Yeah, I’ll admit I’ve always loved the engineering side of things. To tell you the truth, that’s what attracted me to acupuncture in the first place. But I also realize most...
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At the 2017 Acupuncture Technology Symposium a few weeks ago, Kimberly demonstrated a new technique and tool she uses to open up the channels and move qi and blood to prepare the body for a more successful acupuncture treatment. She’s been doing this in her practice for several months now, and the results are outstanding. This was so well received at the symposium that we felt the need to teach a webinar giving an overview of what’s...
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Wow. Over the past weekend members of my staff and I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Rockville, Maryland to put on the first-ever Acupuncture Technology Symposium. We had a wonderful experience and a great time interacting with each other as colleagues and friends. I want to share some some highlights with you from the weekend. This symposium has been in the works for months, and to see the weekend turn out so well...
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Hello Friends, I’m not sure how things are where you are, but here, things couldn’t be better! Sounds like I’m loving the nice spring weather, right? Well, yes, I am, but that’s actually NOT what I was referring to— No, actually, I’m just trying to spread some good news! See, the acupuncture profession has recently taken a PR beating. I’m sure you’ve seen the ugly headlines and stats: 70% of acupuncturists work part time 25%...
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As you know, we’ve been at this graphing stuff for a while now. So after 14 years and several thousand AcuGraph users, we’ve noticed a thing or two about what makes initial purchasers into successful users, and ultimately into prosperous practitioners. You need to know this too, so we took all the most common questions, usage patterns, and thought processes—and boiled them down into three essential keys to success that determine your return on your AcuGraph...
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The Economics of Acupuncture Failure You’re a good acupuncturist. Well-educated, dedicated and passionate to be sure, but are you successful? Now, I don’t mean success, as in serving humanity and helping people get better. That’s a given. No, I mean, are you making a living at it? Can you pay your student loans? Is money a major problem in your life? Of course, I realize there’s more to life than money. But I also know...
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Best results come when the most powerful treatments are delivered as simple as possible! In February 2017 (right now) Dr. Jake Fratkin is teaching a 2-day seminar about divergent channels and extraordinary treatment protocols. Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. is there, feverishly taking notes and will be teaching a webinar based on her years of experience with AcuGraph and the additional insights she picks up from Dr. Fratkin’s live training specifically about the most robust treatment protocols in...
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It’s always a challenge to practice ancient medicine in a 21st century setting. More than ever, patients want, need, and expect technology to play a major role in their care. The good news is that the latest acupuncture tech can make your time more efficient, your treatments more effective, and your practice more profitable. The 2017 Acupuncture Technology Symposium The 2017 Acupuncture Technology Symposium will not only tell you, but also show you exactly how to...
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